Skybone

Another vote for an RM500.

Isn't there a Fender Rumble 500 head? Know they do the 800 head.

Why not get it set up for a heavier set of strings to take the low B?

10 hours ago, King Tut said:

That vintage switch is pretty useful when you're using both pickups.

I've tried that, but it just doesn't sound quite as good as with the circuit disengaged.

It's always better when you roll off a bit of volume on the bridge pickup. IMO of course.

Was it just the sound, or was it something else that made it a PoC?

I've tried the "Vintage" circuit on my 4003 a few times, and it really does the the "guts" out of the sound. Pop it back to the standard circuit, and there's loads of "body" in there.

I do like the Epi Vintage T'birds. GLWTS.

Breathless - The Corrs

4 hours ago, Dov65 said:

Nordenbocker ordered @Skybone cheers for the input too @geofio certainly another route to look at

Let us know how you get on with it. 

Have you tried it without the Bello pedal?

If you can't live without the pedal, maybe something like a noise suppressor pedal might work?

There's always either the RWRP wiring on the bridge pickup (TalkBass thread) or get something like the Nordenbocker.

I was considering getting a HX Stomp a while ago, but always felt that it was a bit too much for what I would really use, but also that it only has 3 footswitches, which would make it a bit limited for live use.

I bought a POD Go instead, most of the functionality, most of the amp/cab/effect models, plenty of footswitches. Yes, it is "compromised" in comparison with Helix/HX, but it is an ideal bass player's tool IMO.

Definitely worth considering.

Hotone Thunder Bass

If you want to spend a bit more, what about an Ashdown LB-15.

On 25/03/2024 at 20:08, lidl e said:

Yes

On 25/03/2024 at 20:51, ahpook said:

No.

Maybe?

I would say that it really depends on what you want to do with it.

Will you be wanting to use the amp/pre-amp section or just the effects?

If it's just the effects you're after, then look at the HX FX. 

Flea

Billy Sheehan

Chris Squire

As has been said by quite a few people previously, they are all great bassist, Billy Sheehan comes across as a really nice bloke, but I just don't connect with their recorded output.

8 hours ago, BigRedX said:

 

In the past a band I played in got around the problem of having a guitarist who thought he could be multiple bands by booking gigs for every Friday and Saturday as far into the future as possible. When his other bands realised that he wouldn't be available to play for them for the next 3-4 months they quickly dispensed with his services.

Spoke to the guitarist today, he is not a happy bunny...

Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley & The Wailers

The gig itself was OK, loads of mmistakes, but seemed to go down well, however, we found out that the singer is in another band, which takes his count up to three bands and a solo, singer/songwriter/cover act around the local pub circuit. Our guitarist is less than happy, and we ended up having a band discussion prior to the gig, but he's a singer, therefore he's an egotistical, self-centred narcissist.

If anyone's at a loose end tonight in Inverness...

We're playing at the Tooth & Claw in aid of the Highland Hospice, with The Idiotix, Iodynes & the Tone Pirates.

The Death and Resurrection Show - Killing Joke

Walk On the Wild Side - Lou Reed

Very nice. GLWTS.

Poker Face - Lady Gaga

Neunundneunzig Luftbalons - Nena

Green Onions - Booker T & the MG's

Rickenbacker 4005v

It's great news, but it'll be rather expensive I'll bet.

Sad news indeed. Condolences to his family & friends.

International Bright Young Thing - Jesus Jones